Researching Twyla Tharp
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 61 people with the Tharp surname? In that year Tharp was ranked number 3518 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Twyla means "Thread" and is of Not available or unknown origin.
Records of Twyla Tharp on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Twyla Tharp and the Tharp Family Tree
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| Did you know that there are currently 69 people with the Tharp surname in the UK? Tharp is now ranked number 3977 for popularity in the UK. |
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Twyla Tharp
Twyla Tharp ( born July 1, 1941) is an American dancer, choreographer, and author who lives and works in New York City. In 1966 she formed the company Twyla Tharp Dance. Her work often uses classical music, jazz, and contemporary pop music.
From 1971 to 1988, Twyla Tharp Dance toured extensively around the world, performing original works. In 1973 Tharp choreographed Deuce Coupe to the music of The Beach Boys for the Joffrey Ballet. Deuce Coupe is considered the first "crossover ballet", a mix of ballet and modern dance. Later she choreographed Push Comes to Shove (1976), which featured Mikhail Baryshnikov and is now thought to be the best example of crossover ballet.
In 1988, Twyla Tharp Dance merged with American Ballet Theatre, since which time ABT has premiered 16 of Tharp's works.
On May 24, 2018, Tharp was awarded an honorary Doctor of Arts degree by Harvard University.
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